18b" The Michigan Daily Weekend Mag ine - Thursday, October 3, 1996 0 The Michigan Ey Weekend Ma HE JSTZ A weekly list of who's where, what's happening and why you, need to be there.. ICover Story EASE ON DOWN THE AISLE FOR GROOVY GROCERY GOODIES r x - thursday CAMPUS CINEMA Ed's-Next Move (1996) A romantic comedy about a rice geneticist from Wisconsin who moves to New York to heal a broken heart. Mich 7 p.m. The Shot (1995) Two wanna-be actors steal a script to gain some recognition. Mich 9 p.m. Wild Strawberries film examines theJ searches for inner (1957) This Ingmar Bergman life of an old professor as he peace. Mich 7 p.m. MUSIC Vinx Soulful singer / percussionist with jazz and African influences. The Ark. 8 p.m. Call 763-8587 for ticket information. Big Dave & the Ultrasonics Local favorite plays blues originals at Rick's. THEATER Greta's Gourd One-woman-show written and performed by University student Greta Enszer and directed by Jeff Bender. Basement Arts, Arena Theater, basement of Frieze. General Admission is free. 5 p.m. Call 764-5350. Six Degrees of Separation Pulitzer Prize-win- ning play by John Guare gets produced by Ann Arbor Civic Theater. Civic Playhouse, 2275 Platt. $16, $15. 8 p.m. Call 764-ACCT. Apartment 3A Yet another origi- nal comedy by Jeff Daniels. This one deals with the moving into a new place. Purple Rose Theater Co., Garage Theater, 137 Park, Chelsea. $10-$20. 8 p.m. Call 475-7902. Jeff Daniels ALTERNATIVES Stuart Dybek The acclaimed fiction writer and Western Michigan University professor. is the latest visitor in the University's Visiting Writers Series. Rackham Amphitheatre, 5 p.m. Free. David Tuller The writer of "Cracks in the Iron Closet: Travels in Gay and Lesbian Russia." Book signing follows. Shaman Drum, 8 p.m. Free. CAMPUS CINEMA A Confuclous Family (1992) Generations of the Confucious family clash over traditional rules and family customs. Angell Hall Aud A 8 p.m. Free. Eijanaika (1981) An 1860s' Japanese farmer returns home to find his wife, family, and com- munity in shambles. In Japanese with subtitles. Nat Sci 7 p.m. Free Girls Town (1995) Three high school friends examine their relationship and their morals through deep thought and intese conversation. Mich 7 & 9 p.m. Monty Python's Meaning of Life (1983) A Monty Python classic that attempts to explain the meaning of life by mocking traditional val- ues. Mich 11 p.m. MUSIC Less Than Jake With Slapstick and The Eclectics. St. Andrews Hall. Doors at 6:30 p.m. Call 961-MELT for ticket information. Baked Potato Jammin' retro rockers, with Lapdogs. Rick's. Iris Dement Gorgeous vocal melodies from this Southern singer. The Ark. 8 p.m. $15. THEATER The Politics of Quiet Multicultural opera written byMeredith Monk. Power Center.$18 to $30. 8 p.m. Call 764-2538. Greta's Gourd See Thursday. 5 p.m. Six Degrees of Seperation See Thursday. 8 p.m. Apartment 3A See Thursday. $25. 8 p.m. ALTERNATIVES Richard Dawkins The author signs copies of and reads from his book "Climbing Mount Improbable." Borders, 7:30 p.m. John Free. saturday MUSIC Outrageous Cherry Rock at St. Andrews, with Fuxa. Doors at 9 p.m. $6. The Original Brothers of Love Premiere per- formance featuring two brothers from Brighton, Mich. Gypsy Cafe, Kerrytown. 10 p.m. Deep Space 6 Retro Deadheads jam at Rick's. Howling Diablos Psychedelic funk-rock. With acid-jazzers Grassy Knoll and Russian folk-rock- ers Limpopo. Blind Pig. Greta's Gourd See Thursday. 5 p.m. Six Degrees of Seperation See Thursday. 2 & 8 p.m. Apartment 3A See Thursday. $10 to $20. 8 p.m. ALTERNATIVES David Sonsowksi The former Ann Arborite will read from his first and very funny novel "Rapture." Book signing follows. Shaman Drum Bookshop, 8 p.m. Free. CAMPUS CINEMA Girls Town (1995) See Friday. Mich 5 p.m. Monty Python's Meaning of Life (1983) See Friday. Mich 9 p.m. Ragtime (1981) Based on E.L. Doctorow's story about life in 1906 America, this film features classic stars like James Cagney with musical score by Randy Newman. Mich 2 p.m. The Sheik (1921) Rudolph Valentino charms the women as a desert chieftan in this silent classic. Mich 7 p.m. le MUSIC John Cale Legend formerly of the Velvet Underground. With ambient masters Red House Painters. St. Andrews. Doors at 7:30 p.m. Call 961-MELT for ticket information. Ann Arbor Bluestage Open mic, plus The Terraplanes. The Blind Pig. 9 p.m. Johnny Socko Ska fun at The Majestic. Doors at 8 p.m. THEATER House of Blend Series Ann Arbor Playwrights present readings of new plays and screenplays by Michigan writers. Gypsy Cafe, 214 N. Fourth Ave. $2. 7 p.m. Call 913-9749. Apartment 3A See Thursday. $10 to $20. 2 & 7 p.m. Jonathan Richman Playing with Troy Gregory at the 7th House, Pontiac. Doors at 8 p.m. $10 in advance. Garage Schlock '96 The Silencers, Nobody's Business, Mondo Mod at The Majestic. THEATER The Politics of Quiet See Friday. 8 p.m. By Stephanie Jo Klein Daily Arts Writer It's what you've always dreamed of - just the two of you strolling down the aisle hand in hand, gazing dreamily at each other, the flashing lights on the coupon machines and the long row of soup cans ahead. Yes, the supermarket aisle is where the action is these days. As the thrill of fraternity parties fades and with the originality of the playlist at The' Nectarine wearing thin, fun-seeking students say action and adventure can be found on a Friday night even while thumping melons and looking for rye bread. The fun lies just minutes away, at any number of convenience stores on cam- pus. With old faithfuls like Ramen noo- dles, Spaghetti O's, Pop Tarts and beer opens looking forward to dinner items. "People come in at 9 a.m. and ask for hot dogs. I tell them we've got bagels right there, too," Kamano said. "They look back at me and say, 'No, we want a hot dog."' FOOD, FUNK AND FANCY FOOTWORK Stores like Campus Corner Party Store, Blue Front and Champions Convenience Store may have all the charcoal, beer and party horns you need to get a football Saturday bar- becue going. But they don't have the ambiance needed for a truly exciting afternoon. For a quick, fun grocery fix, you'll have to hit Village Corner, which is about as close to a disco as a grocery store can come in these parts. With bespangled, pierced and The nighttime tights of White Market shine In the evening. Students on-cam William St. between Maynard St. and State St. Be a comparison sh Looking for bargains? You cn find them if you compare the or- and at every store, the comes from the extras. You can find Easter candy, fake blood and cheap cigarsaat Village Corner; yummy yogurt- covered pret- zels and an assortment of multi-colored excitement factor If they couldn't buy it here, they probably didn't need it anyway." - Margo Sidell, Village Corner manager punked-out employees dancing behind the counter, it's hard not to have fun while searching through the wide selection of wine and cheap beer. Of course, you have to get past spatulas at White Market; apple-shaped candles, Zippo lighters and porno movies (on sale for $9.99!) at the In 'N' Out Food Store; and Lotto tickets and pagers at Diag Party Shoppe. And that's just for starters. If you're a truly discriminat- ing shopper, you should be able to find even more fun things to tickle your fancy. If you're looking for an alternative to the boredom of eating bagels for lunch every day, you might be intrigued by the lunch offerings at the convenience stores, ranging from strange looking, but edible Saran- wrapped sandwiches to hot dogs, pizza and homemade soup. Jerome Kamano, owner of Diag Party Shoppe, said he has some early bird shoppers who arrive as the store OnCampus Stores Champions: Village Corner: White Market: Off-ampus Stores: Busch's Valuland; Kroger: Meijer: S5 cz, Franco-American Spaghetti O's: $0.85 $0.88 $0.73 $0.75 $£}.73 Pint of Ben ,ad Jerry's ice cream: $2.99 $2.99 $2.79 $2.99 $2.99 $2.89 the dusty shelves of old pantyhose and deodor- ant samples to get there, but you'll enjoy listening to Iggy Pop on the "Trainspotting" soundtrack as you go. "We've got 'Star Wars' action fig- ures, condoms, combination locks, cig- arettes, keys, cottonballs, Q-tips and copy paper,"said store manager Margo Sidell. "Lots of things that start with the letter 'C'- if they couldn't buy it here, they probably didn't need it any- way." Too shy to dance in the aisles? You could join the others seeking personal peace at the magazine rack. Almost all of the stores with large magazine selec- tions said some customers stay for hours reading. Some read the clean, boring stuff, like Newsweek and others have a more exciting time, you might cal say, reading campus faves Hustler or Playboy. You can even slip some convenience store fun into a party night by picking up cheap cigarettes or the adult movie special at the In 'N' Out Food Store after hitting its next-door neighbor Taco Bell. If you don't find the idea of wander- ing campus looking for green gambling dice, rebel-flag adorned lighters or silly key chains palatable, you may have more of an appetite for off- offerings. Despite the annoyance of minute car or bus ride, off-camp cery shopping should leave a goc in your mouth - literally. THE TASTE OF TH TOWN You can leave behind your dinner of Beef-A-Roni and over- U ie Atd# g~t n ~u W~ekeiid M AG AZI N E Weekenl Magazine Editors: Greg Parker Weekend Magazine Photo Editor: Bohdan Damian Cap. Writers: Dean Bakopoulos, Anitha Chalam, Nick Farr, Lase Harwi Elizabeth Lucas, Jen Petlinski and Julie Wenzel. Photographers: Josh Biggs, Mark Friedman, Margaret Myers and Cover Photograph by Kristin Schaefer and Mark Friedman - Anr his buddy Dan Pasick around Whole Foods Market for some fresl Arts Editors: Brian A. Gnatt and Joshua Rich. 1 0 . 0 0 0 . I . - I - - - , - I , " . I 1 9 9 1 T T , 0 0 0 !1 . f y =, ' a rig.